UPDATE Feb. 11 Plans for a benefit gala to help pay for the finishing touches on the West Seattle Veterans Center (the former American Legion Hall on Alaska Street) have hit a snag due to low ticket sales. Originally scheduled for Feb. 22, the…MORE
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Supporters walk for safety after a local man is killed
Mon, 01/20/14
By Ken Robinson
A community was devastated by a horrific collision on Monday, December 30, as James St. Clair crossed at the intersection of SW Graham Street and 35th Avenue Southwest. Mr. St. Clair, 69 years old, had lived at High Point…MORE
Franciscan Medical Clinic Grand Opening set for Jan 29 in Westwood Village
Mon, 01/20/14
West Seattle's newest health care facility the Franciscan Medical Clinic will hold its Grand Opening on Wed. January 29, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. It is located at 2511 S.W. Trenton, inside Westwood Village next door to Staples. The Franciscan was…MORE
REMINDER 'Super String Saturday' brings together gifted student musicians with pro mentors
Mon, 01/20/14
information from Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra On Saturday January 25 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. a free community event, Southwest Seattle Super String Saturday at Chief Sealth International High School, kicks off with an inspiring performance by…MORE
City of Burien and Discover Burien to host 9th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on January 31
Mon, 01/20/14
By Matt Wendland The City of Burien and Discover Burien will once again be hosting their annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on January 31st at the Burien Community Center.
Empty Bowls has been held on the last Friday in January for the last…MORE
Ever try Lexington style BBQ Chicken? Bourbon and Bones opens in Fre-lard
Mon, 01/20/14
Walking into Bourbon and Bones at Leary Way and Bright Street is like reemerging in a carnivore’s salivating dream scape. The space is bright, rustic and stinks of the sultry sins of smoked swine and a mad bovine brisket lust – all drenched in…MORE
Does it really take a death to get some action?
Mon, 01/20/14
“Zebra Crossing,” is a slang term used to describe, “a type of non-controlled crossing with pedestrian priority.”
There seems to be many of those in Seattle. In this city, the assumption is the pedestrian takes the right of way. After all…MORE
Burien man struck by Metro bus Friday evening
Mon, 01/20/14
Matt Wendland A Burien man was rushed to Harborview Medical Center on Friday evening after being struck by a King County Metro bus while walking across a crosswalk at the intersection of S.W. 156th Street and 4th Avenue S.W. in Burien.
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Nordic film festival sheds light on real-life Scandinavia
Mon, 01/20/14
By Christy Wolyniak
The Nordic Heritage Museum and the Seattle International Film Festival celebrated their Fifth Annual Nordic Lights Film Festival last weekend, highlighting feature-length, short films, and documentaries never before…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 1-20-14
Mon, 01/20/14
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: calendar@robinsonnews.comItems can be accepted…MORE
